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What is the process by which Memory B cells acquire increased specificity and affinity for pathogens?
What is the process by which Memory B cells acquire increased specificity and affinity for pathogens?
- Affinity generation
- Antigen adaptation
- Efficiency enhancement
- Affinity maturation (correct)
How long does it typically take for detectable antibodies to be generated during the first encounter with a pathogen?
How long does it typically take for detectable antibodies to be generated during the first encounter with a pathogen?
- 2 weeks (correct)
- 2-4 days
- 1 week
- 6 weeks
What defines the efficiency of antibodies generated during a memory response?
What defines the efficiency of antibodies generated during a memory response?
- Speed of antibody production
- Temperature during antibody synthesis
- Antibody quantity produced (correct)
- Origination from Natural Immunity
What is the term used to describe immunity obtained through exposure to pathogens in the environment?
What is the term used to describe immunity obtained through exposure to pathogens in the environment?
What type of immunity is developed over one's lifetime?
What type of immunity is developed over one's lifetime?
What is the primary way the body learns to target specific germs in the future?
What is the primary way the body learns to target specific germs in the future?
What role do antibodies from another person play in fighting infections?
What role do antibodies from another person play in fighting infections?
What happens during affinity maturation regarding antibodies?
What happens during affinity maturation regarding antibodies?
'Less likely to get infected again' is a characteristic of which type of immunity?
'Less likely to get infected again' is a characteristic of which type of immunity?
'Spot and fight back with antibodies' occurs in which type of immunity?
'Spot and fight back with antibodies' occurs in which type of immunity?
